Karrie on Canvas – Acrylic Painting Tutorial – Women Love Shopping

Here is another great episode of Karrie on Canvas presented to you by “Jones Television – Channel 22″. Jones Television-Channel 22 is a twenty-four hour, non-profit, commercial-free station cable-cast in Northwest Arkansas. Established by the Harvey and Bernice Jones Trust in 1996, the station broadcasts community and educational information with a reach of more than 150,000 households in Benton and Washington counties. Through generous support from Cox Communications, Inc., Jones Television is uniquely positioned to offer niche programming featuring the people, places and events that make up the rich tapestry of Northwest Arkansas. You can learn more about them by either visiting their YouTube Page or their Website.

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Jacaranda Trees – Acrylic Painting Demonstration

About Don

Don Jusko is a very talented and knowledgeable American Artist and founder of the website: RealColorWheel.Com. RealColorWheel.com is by far the most comprehensive website on the topic of color. It is jam packed with free information, lessons and tips on color that Every artist should see. Don is very excited about sharing his painting demonstration below as well as getting the word out about his site.

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Amazing Landscape Painting Demo by Artist Maxim Grunin

I often browse around YouTube and other video sharing websites in search of new talent to post here on my blog.  Today I hit the motherload!   The following is a two part video demonstration of a landscape by the amazingly talented artist Maxim Grunin.  I was in absolute awe when I watched Maxim create this work of art in what seems like a matter of hours.  When you see the finished product you will be amazed as well.  The finished painting looks as though it took months or even years to create. It looks so complicated but Maxim makes it look so easy.  I think we can all learn a thing or two from this artist. I do hope you enjoy this demonstration as much as I did and I hope this inspires you to create something as equally amazing as this. Read more

Expect the Unexpected – Abstract Landscape Painting Demonstration

This is a painting lesson in spontaneity.  Its about just letting go of all inhibitions and painting from your imagination and heart without the aid of a reference photo or plan.   This will teach you how to develop your own unique painting style and most of all, how to truly enjoy painting. Read more

Landscape Painting Lesson By Artist Roger Bansemer

Here is a really enjoyable lesson by artist Roger Bansemer .  This demonstration was done on location at Caladesi Island off the coast of Clearwater, FL..  This is an acrylic painting demonstration of a beach landscape.

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Wolf – An Acrylic Painting Demonstration by Rod Lawrence

About the Artist

Rod Lawrence graduated with a fine arts degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan in 1973. Since then he has been working full time as a professional artist.

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Acrylic Painting Demonstration by Faith Puleston

About Faith

I was born and raised in Wales UK and studied at the Royal Academy of Music, London. I came to Germany to pursue an operatic career as a mezzo soprano and sang over 100 opera roles, including title roles such as Carmen, Joan of Arc and Oktavian in Der Rosenkavalier. Other professional occupations have include voice teacher, chorus director, language teacher and writer.

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Beginners Guide to Acrylic Painting

The acrylic painting medium is fairly new and has only been around since the 1950’s. Since then, it has continually been under development and refinement. Acrylic paint is highly favored amongst artists because of its versatility. It can be applied in a thick fashion as an impasto having rich texture or in washes mimicking the characteristics of watercolor. Another likable characteristic of acrylic paint is its permanence. Unlike oil paints, acrylic paint is not susceptible to yellowing or hardening with age. With acrylic paint, the artist does not need to be concerned with the order the paint is applied or other special techniques that ensure the paint film remains free from cracking.

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Acrylic Painting Tips & Techniques For Beginners

Acrylic Paint TubeAcrylic paint, when compared with other mediums like oil paint, is a fairly new addition to the world of painting. It has only been around since the 1950’s . It has been continually under development and refinement since that time. Just because acrylic paint has not been around as long as oils, does not make these paints less important or enjoyable.

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Acrylic Painting Technique – Using Alcohol with Acrylic Paints

I found this really cool video on YouTube today from artist Howard L. Cowdrick.  He demonstrates a fascinating using alcohol.  It is a very interesting way to work with acrylics.  I know many artists get somewhat bored sometimes and are looking for ideas to breathe new life into their work and I hope this video helps inspire you!

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